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Engineering Reading Room (Nord Hall 509)

The Engineering Reading Room, located in Nord Hall 509, provides a convenient location for Engineering faculty and students to utilize some of Kelvin Smith Library's resources in the few precious moments between classes or other responsibilities. The Engineering Reading Room will include access to a computer, a collection of various engineering-related journal titles, Kelvin Smith Library announcements, and regular office hours by the Engineering, Mathematics, & Statistics Librarian.

Engineering Reading Collection

A collection of engineering journal titles will be available for browsing. The journal titles were selected to provide a cross-section of all studies of engineering, and provide readers a chance to keep current on research and industry news. Only the most current issue of the journals will be located in the Engineering Reading Room, and the Kelvin Smith Library should be consulted for older issues. All of these titles have electronic access available, and can be accessed through the A-Z Electronic Journal List.

  • Chemical & engineering news
  • Chemical market reporter
  • Discover
  • Industrial engineer
  • Machine design
  • PC world
  • Plastics technology
  • Popular Science
  • Science News
  • Scientific American

Computer access for library research

  • Requires network login
  • Printing will count against your Department of Engineering allotment of printouts

Comfortable Space to Study & Read

  • Feel free to use the table in Nord Hall 509
  • In addition, the lobby on the 5th floor of Nord Hall provides plenty of comfortable furniture

Engineering Librarian Office Hours (Nord Hall 510)

  • 10-20 hours per week. Watch this page or my blog for updates on the weekly schedule.
  • Provide research assistance & answer reference questions.
  • Provide instruction in conducting research and using library resources.
  • Reference books are available during office hours, and are listed in the Library Catalog as the location of "Nord Hall Eng Reference". Most books are duplicates of copies located at the Kelvin Smith Library. (See full list of holdings.)

Faculty KSL Book Delivery

Faculty members of Case Engineering, Math, and Statistics may use this form to request convenient KSL book delivery to Nord Hall 510. The Nord Engineering Librarian Office receives KSL-requested books on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for current Case faculty members from the departments of Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics. The office is only manned 10-20 hours per week, so pickup at one of the Case Libraries may still be the best option.

History of Case's Libraries and the Case School of Engineering

If you want to learn more about the history of Case's Libraries and how they have provided information for the Case School of Engineering, a PowerPoint presention with sound is available for your viewing pleasure.

Questions?

Engineering Subject Librarian: Brian C. Gray
Phone: 216-368-8685
Office: Kelvin Smith Library 201-H or Nord Hall 510
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9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

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Collections FAQ

Why isn’t the book on the shelf?

Find out where a book is before you go to the shelf. Search the Case Catalog to see what it says like
- "Check Shelves" (look on the shelves, find it, & check it out);
- "Just Checked In" (ask staff for help, it's nearby, but too soon to be back on the shelves yet);
- "Off Campus" (out at an OhioLINK school);
- "Due mm/dd/yyyy" (it’s checked out until that date.) 
Tip: If it is not available, order an OhioLINK copy

Can I return books to a different Library?

Return Case or OhioLINK items to any Case library, yes. Case libraries have different hours, so your book might not get checked in on the day you return it if you use a bookdrop.

Return the CPL@Case-KSL books only to KSL, so the collection is here for you & others. Case libraries are not responsible for returning other local libraries’ books. Returning public library books here will not check them off of your account at those libraries.

What does "Check Shelves" mean?
"Check Shelves" means it is supposed to be on the shelf. If it isn’t there, double-check what the Case Catalog currently says to make sure that nobody else has checked it out or has kept it out too long.
How long does reshelving take?

The times are different, depending on what is being reshelved and what time of semester it is. KSL goal: to reshelve journals within 24 weekday hours, reshelve books within 48 hours. During peak times (end of semester) the time can be longer. Ask staff at the Main Service Desk for help.

How do I reserve a book?

Books are on the shelves for anyone who needs them, and are not reserved for individual use. If our book is checked out, order a copy from the OhioLINK.

Where are the UL Storage Stacks?
KSL has a university center half a mile from KSL, where lesser used or brittle books are kept, and the catalog search screen will display “UL Storage.” You can visit the Center during daytime hours, or use an online request form to bring back the item to KSL. The center is now called RRCC (Retrospective Research Collections Center.)
Can I get a book or video on a specific date?
Yes, Case faculty, staff, & students can find out more details and use a convenient online request form for Book a Video or DVD  (KSL’s other collections are available only on a first-come basis for everyone, and cannot be booked ahead of time.)
What does a Book on Order mean? When will it get here?
When the catalog item displays “1 copy ordered for (library name)” the item is already in the library getting the final processing labels, etc., and will soon be on the shelf! Ask staff if there are other copies avaialable in OhioLINK in the meantime, or if you have an urgent need.
What is a PIN?
Your PIN is not assigned, you choose what it is and enter it on the Case Catalog at “View Your Library Record,” following the instructions. A Case Library PIN is a Personal Identification Number that protects your information, just like your bank ATM asks for a similar security PIN.
How do I get a library account & where can I look at it?
Case faculty, staff, and students automatically have online library accounts. You can look at it on the Case Catalog under “View your library record.” Use your library account to renew items on line and keep track of what you have checked out or ordered from OhioLINK or RRCC or Iron Mountain sites. Your Case ID is your library card!

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